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Aug 30 2025HEALTH

CVS Changes COVID-19 Vaccine Rules: What You Need to Know

CVS has introduced a new rule for COVID-19 vaccines in 14 states, including New York. Now, you need a prescription to get the updated shot. This change comes as the federal health officials have stopped recommending the vaccine for everyone over 6 months old. The updated COVID-19 vaccines have been

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Aug 30 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Lead Messes with Tadpoles' Growth and Health

Lead is a dangerous poison found in many water bodies. It's not good for any living thing, but we don't know much about how it affects amphibians like frogs. Scientists decided to study this by looking at the fat and liver changes in Rana chensinensis tadpoles when exposed to lead. They tested two

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Aug 29 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Sabrina Carpenter's Bold New Album: Fun, Flirty, and Unapologetic

Sabrina Carpenter just dropped her seventh album, "Man's Best Friend, " and it's clear she's not holding back. She's been upfront about it not being for the easily shocked or offended. This album is all about having a good time, and that's exactly what it delivers. The singer has been known for her

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Aug 29 2025HEALTH

Painkillers and the Hidden Threat to Your Health

Everyday painkillers might be doing more harm than good. Ibuprofen and acetaminophen, found in Advil and Tylenol, are taken by millions to ease headaches and reduce fevers. But new research suggests these common drugs could be making bacteria stronger and harder to treat. Scientists in Australia fo

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Aug 29 2025HEALTH

U. S. Vaccine Policy Shifts: What You Need to Know

The U. S. recently updated its coronavirus vaccine guidelines. Now, only those at high risk or over 65 can get the shots. This change brings the U. S. more in line with other countries. But it's not all smooth sailing. The new rules have caused some confusion. People are unsure who exactly can get

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Aug 29 2025HEALTH

Speeding Up Health Tech in the NHS: A Bumpy Ride for Small Innovators

The UK dreams big when it comes to health tech, but turning those dreams into reality within the NHS is a slow and bumpy ride. Small companies and startups often hit a wall when trying to get their innovative medical gadgets and digital tools into hospitals. The NHS, being a massive organization, ha

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Aug 29 2025HEALTH

Boosting Fruit and Veggie Eating: A Worldwide Challenge

Eating enough fruits and vegetables is a big deal for staying healthy. But guess what? Most people around the world aren't eating enough of them. So, what can be done to change this? Let's dive in. First, let's talk about what's been tried. A lot of different strategies have been tested to get peop

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Aug 29 2025POLITICS

Minnesota's Transgender Advocacy and the School Shooting

Minnesota's Democrats have been strong supporters of transgender rights, but now they're trying to distance themselves from the shooter who targeted a Catholic school. The shooter, a 23-year-old man, had expressed his struggles with his transgender identity in a journal he shared online. He wrote ab

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Aug 28 2025HEALTH

Oyster Alert: Deadly Bacteria on the Rise in Louisiana

In Louisiana, a dangerous bacteria called Vibrio vulnificus is causing serious trouble. This year alone, six people have died, and 34 others have gotten sick from it. The bacteria loves warm, brackish water and can make people very ill if they eat contaminated shellfish or swim with open wounds. Th

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Aug 28 2025HEALTH

Opioid Progress at Risk: What's Next?

The U. S. has seen a drop in overdose deaths, a win worth celebrating. But this progress is at risk. A new law could take health insurance away from millions, including many with opioid addiction. Medicaid covers nearly half of non-elderly adults battling opioid addiction. Without it, treatment beco

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